Rackonomics at Mplify Member Summit EMEA 2026

Rackonomics was proud to participate in the Mplify Member Summit EMEA 2026 in Lisbon, Portugal, joining industry leaders, innovators, and technology experts focused on shaping the future of AI-ready and Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) driven infrastructure. The event brought together a global community of organizations working to accelerate network automation, federation, AI integration, and next-generation digital ecosystems.

The summit provided valuable insight into the rapidly evolving NaaS landscape, with discussions covering transport networks, automation frameworks, federation models, edge computing, and emerging technologies such as Model Context Protocol (MCP) and AI agents for NaaS. Through presentations, demonstrations, case studies, and collaborative workshops, attendees explored practical approaches to building more intelligent, automated, and scalable digital infrastructure.

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Robert Davidson (CEO of Rackonomics)(left) and Daniel Bar-Lev. Chief Product Officer, Mplify)(right)

As part of the event, the Rackonomics CEO participated as a featured speaker in the session “Data Centers / AI Campuses and NaaS.” The session focused on several critical topics impacting the data center industry, including electronic Letters of Authorization (eLOAs) and the automation of data center access for partners. These discussions highlighted the growing need for standardized, automated processes that can reduce operational complexity while supporting the increasing demands of AI-driven infrastructure.

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Robert Davidson (CEO of Rackonomics) is a featured speaker in the session of Data Centers / AI Campuses and NaaS.

The conversations throughout the summit reinforced a challenge that Rackonomics frequently encounters across the colocation industry: as digital infrastructure becomes more interconnected and automated, organizations require greater visibility, operational efficiency, and control over their data center environments. The industry's movement toward automation and intelligent workflows aligns closely with Rackonomics’ mission of simplifying complex colocation operations through innovative technology.

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Robert Davidson (CEO of Rackonomics)(left), Omer Wilson (Chief Marketing Officer of Start Campus)(middle), Fernando Azevedo (Head of Connectivity of Start Campus)(right)

Participation in the Mplify Member Summit EMEA provided Rackonomics with an excellent opportunity to engage with industry stakeholders, exchange ideas with technology leaders, and contribute to discussions that are helping define the next generation of digital infrastructure. The event further demonstrated the importance of collaboration between network providers, data center operators, enterprises, and technology vendors as the industry advances toward a more automated and AI-enabled future.

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Robert Davidson (CEO of Rackonomics)(left) and Chris Fleck (Senior Global Transformation Manager of Vodafone)(right)
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Robert Davidson (CEO of Rackonomics)(right) and John Giblin (Strategic Account Executive of ConnectBase)(left)

Rackonomics looks forward to continuing its involvement within the Mplify ecosystem and supporting initiatives that improve operational transparency, automate critical processes, and enable more efficient management of modern colocation and data center environments.